An app was used to createpanoramic scenes of, from top to bottom, downtown Springfield; Cox South on South National Avenue; and Commercial Street. / Dean Curtis/News-Leader

A view of downtown Springfield from the College Station parking garage. / Dean Curtis/News-Leader

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Based on the photos above, it should be easy for you to guess who got a new app for his iPhone.

Yup, me. The app 360 Panorama can within minutes create a panoramic scene of up to 360 degrees.

Even though the pictures might have a little distortion, it is fun to see a broader view than what one’s eyes can take in. It puts things into perspective.

This got me to thinking.

Wouldn’t it be nice if such an app could be developed for the legislators in Washington, D.C., one that would widen their perspective on issues beyond the narrow view some seem to have, even allow them to even see from the other side of the aisle?

I think everyone, especially me — just ask my wife — needs such an app from time to time.